Reading retreats are taking the internet by storm recently, with trends being reported by the New York Post, Conde Nast Traveler, and beyond. Reading on vacation isn’t exactly a new concept - after all, beach reads exist for a reason - but taking a trip centered around reading is becoming more and more popular. As fellow book lovers, we can’t help but jump on this trend and share a list destinations perfect for a “book-cation” (has that been copyrighted yet?) as well as suggestions for what you should read while on it. 

Traveling abroad for the first time is both exciting and intimidating. Travel is an experience for the mind, the body, and the soul and when you embark on that journey by yourself for the first time, there are a lot of feelings, and that's ok. Like so many things in life, the hardest part of taking your first trip alone is leaving. Between the excitement and apprehension, a lot of thoughts infiltrate your mind…not all of them positive. The trick is to embrace them. Confront those fears and keep pushing forward because on the other side of that plane, train, or car will be the first of many unforgettable and meaningful experiences.